Juniors

Yoheved Kaplinsky

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Gabriel Kwok

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Vanessa Latarche

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John Owings

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Andrey Ponochevny

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Igor Resnianski

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Dang Thai Son

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Tamás Ungár

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Mikhail Voskresensky

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Concerto performance with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, July 2 at 5:00 p.m. in the Van Cliburn Concert Hall, TCU
Rehearsal: Saturday, July 1 - 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The experience of performing with an orchestra is of paramount importance in building a career in the music profession. With this in mind, PianoTexas is one of the very few International Festival in the world that collaborates with a professional orchestra to perform with selected Juniors in a public concert.

Soloists will be selected through a competition with a second piano.
Rehearsals will be arranged.

The beautiful Van Cliburn Concert Hall with its superb acoustics will be the home of the Juniors Concerto Concert.

We strongly encourage the all Juniors performers to participate in the concerto competition.

2023 PianoTexas Juniors Concerto Repertoire.

Choose any one movement from the following concerti:

Haydn                       
D major, Hob.XVIII:11

Mozart                       
No. 9 in E-flat major, K. 271
No. 13 in C major, K.415
No. 17 in G major, K. 453
No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
No. 21 in C major, K. 467
No. 23 in A major, K. 488
No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
No. 25 in C major, K. 503
No. 27 in B-flat major, K.595

Beethoven                
No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19
No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 (2^nd or 3^rd movement only)
No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 (2^st or 3^rd movement only)

Mendelssohn           
No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25

Chopin                      
No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (2^nd or 3^rd movement only)
No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21

Brahms                     
No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 (2^nd or 3^rd movement only)

Schumann                
A minor, Op. 54 (1^st or 3^rd movement only)

Grieg                         
A minor, Op. 16

Saint-Saëns             
No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22
No. 4 in C minor, Op. 44
No. 5 in F major, Op. 103

Tchaikovsky             
No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 (2^nd or 3^rd movement only)

Rachmaninoff          
No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 (1^st or 3^rd movement only)

Prokofiev                  
No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16
No. 3 in C major, Op. 26

Shostakovich           
No. 2 in F major, Op. 102

Juniors performers will be scheduled to play in recitals. These recitals take place in the superb acoustics of the three concert halls on the TCU campus. They are the heart of our program and allows for excellent experiences during the Festival.

All recitals are open to the general public and are recorded and streamed over the Internet. Performances will be also available as part of the Media Package for the participants to purchase.

Repertoire submitted for PianoTexas may be used for both master classes and recitals.

Each performer is limited to no more than12 minutes per performance.

The Executive Director is responsible for organizing these recitals and his decision is final.

Each performer will have one master class with a guest artist. To enable an overall program balance, applicants are to submit at least two or more pieces. Concerto repertoire may be included, but the concerto selected for the concerto competition may not be performed before the competition.

The Executive Director is responsible for the allocation of performers and selection of repertoire for the master classes and his decisions are final.

The Master Classes are open to the general public. They are recorded and streamed over the Internet. Master Classes will be also available as part of the Media Package for the participants to purchase. The repertoire must be performed from memory.

Juniors performers will receive two private lessons (each of 50 minutes) with different guest artists. These lessons provide opportunities for in-depth examination and discussion of musical and technical matters, so although the choice is free, the repertoire should be carefully considered. 

The Executive Director is responsible for the allocation of all private lessons and his decisions are final.

Additional private lessons are possible, at extra cost, depending on the availability of the guest artists. The scheduling and fees should be discussed directly between the guest artist and the participant.

For information on repertoire requirements for the audition videos, see the Application Information Page.

PianoTexas warmly welcomes observers of all ages. This is a great opportunity to witness teaching by many different artists of International standing, to hear the concerto and solo concerts presented by PianoTexas, as well as to attend the “Conversations with Guest Artists”.

Active Observers receive two private lessons as well as a performance opportunity in one recital.

General observers are most welcome to join in all events organized by PianoTexas.

Depending on the availability of the guest artists, private lessons are possible, at extra cost. The scheduling and fees should be discussed directly between the guest artist and the participant.

Scheduled practice time are arranged for each performer with practice rooms equipped with grand pianos.

Active observers are most welcome to use practice facilities when not occupied by performers. There are also a number of practice rooms with upright pianos, open and free for everyone to practice. All practice rooms are open 24 hours a day.

“Conversations” are light-hearted affairs, in which PianoTexas’ vastly experienced guest artists share valuable information along with entertaining stories and anecdotes of a life in music.

These highly popular, informal question-and-answer sessions provide excellent opportunities for constructive interactive dialogues on such important topics as the music profession, careers, recording, performing, practicing, competitions and understanding of styles.

PianoTexas offer two different accommodations:

All accommodations in TCU dormitories are conveniently located close to the School of Music. They are fully air-conditioned, with comfortable lounges, large common kitchens, laundry rooms, and spacious bedrooms. Although many include a shared en-suite bathroom, most occupants will share conveniently located communal bathrooms. All bedrooms are equipped with linens and towels, a small refrigerator and a microwave. A meal plan is combined with the accommodations. Numerous restaurants are also situated within easy walking distance.

Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU
3029 Sandage Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109

In partnership with the Hyatt Place, A limited number of rooms are available for confirmed participants. 

Application Fee:

Performers: $120

Active and General Observers: $85

Program Fee: 

Performers:
            Tuition - $1100.00

Active Observers: $500.00

General Observer: $200.00

Media Package: $125.00

Accommodations Fee at TCU

Single Room: $1,105 per person (13 nights + three meals per day. Check in: June 20 after noon. Check out: July 3 before noon)

Double Room: $910 per bed (13 nights + three meals per day. Check in: June 20 after noon. Check out: July 3 before noon)

Accommodations Fee at the Hyatt Place

For confirmed participants, the Hyatt Place is offering a discount of 15%. 

In accordance with the requirement of Texas Christian University, a parent or guardian must accompany any under 18-year old participant. Accompanying adults have to apply as General Observers regardless of their selection of university, the Hyatt Place or other off campus accommodation.